The Ottawa free trader., 1887-03-05

There is apparent necessity for change IN
our system OF popular representation every
where In the language Of that memorable
platform OF 1876. 'reform is necessary tc
protect and preserve the rights Of ma ajoritles
from misconduct, frauds and crimes Of min'
critics intrenched in power. We have not
forgot the crime OF lS76-(hoots and long
continued applause)-w the Democratic
candidate for the presidency, although he
had concededly received a majority OF the
popular vote Of the country, was defrauded
Of his Office by the crimes Of Republican re
turning boards In three states Of the Union.
(Applauss) BY means Of fraudulent count
ing, forged certificates and falsiilei returns,
backed by wicked use Of power on the part
Of the general government, the electoral
votes OF three states were deliberately and
SCISSOR, But that was not all. Every thief
concerned in the larceny was rewarded with
an office by the receiver Of the stolen goods,
who, although nominally at the heal OF this
great government for four years, has al
ready sunk into oblivion, and will go down
To the vile earth from whence he sprung,
Unwept unhonored and unsung
Cheers and wild enthusiasm. A voice: An
old chicken raiser is Hayesi0
The name of Samuel J. Tilden- tnpplausel
will live respected and ilustrous in the
country's history, while the names of the
creatures who wrongei him will he lost and
forgotten forever. (Iiissei) Such was his
love for his countrymen, that TO Mr. TiIden
belongs the distinguished honor Of having
made for public purposes tbs largest private
bcqucst ever known in the history Of the
country if not the world. ("Brayon
voice: Three cheers and tiger for Samuel
j. TildenN0 Childless though ho was, yet,
true to his Democratic instincts, lie made the
people his heirs. (Applause)
There is no remedy for this violation of
the representation 10 which | have referred
except by an appeal to the bar Of public
opinion. The courts are powerless to ad.
You cannot mandamus legislature and
compel 1t to perform its constitutional duty.
You cannot indict such body for refusal
made to the people-to an ghtenedipublic
sentment-to that sense Of fairness inherent
in every just man, and the appeal will event
ually be found not to have been made in
vain.
THE RECENT REPUBLICAN CLUB DINNER.
Permit TO remark, in passing, that it Is
with feelings Of peculiar qualification that
am permitted, by your kind courtesy, to
speak upon 1.-The Democratic Party" in this
Academy Of Music, Brooklyn This building
has especial interest to me, because it was in
yonder spacious audience room where, in the
memorable campaign Of 1885, and during its
darkest days, the Democracy of Brooklyn
on that terribly stormy night, turned out in
such tremendous numbers and gave mo that
magnificent reception which cheered and EN-
couraged our friends in every part of the
state, and for which | shall always remain
most profoundly grateful (Ch GERS and way
ing Of handkerchefs A voice: "Three cheers
for our governorr0 Neither do you nor l
forget that it was at that same gathering
where it seemed as though the grand keynote
of the campaign was sounded, when throw
ing aside entangling alliances, your standard
bearer proclaimed in single sentence tn
actual platform upon which he sought the
suffrages of the people and upon which the
victory was fairly won. (Applause)
Some ten days since dinner was given in
New York, at Demonico's arstocratic res
ta,rant-lerisive laughter)-to revive the
dropping spirits and fortunes Of the Repub-
lican party. 1t was not as grand nor As
sumptuous as that Of "Belshazzar's Feast
Qaughter)-" hich they had in the fall OF
1884, and many Of those then present were
conspicuous now by their absence. laugh
teri Under the disguise OF non-partisan
affair-a favorite dodge Of our clever op-
ponents--they attempted to inveigle Gen.
Sherman into attending, but he would have
none Of it, uaughter) The young but per-
ennial orator, Chauncey NJ. Depew, was
ere--lcomical laughter)-however, and he
always makes good speech on after dinner
occasions, where accuracy Of statement does
not seem to be essential-Qaughter)- and
where the audience is supposed to be in that
condition when tney are not very ulScrlnl-
mating Continued laughter) He un-
doubtedly intended an address on the evil of
monopolies, subject with which he is en-
tirely familiar Qaughter)- about which
he could have given us valuable information,
but he was beguiled into speaking on
Young Men in Politics"
CHAUNcEY DErEw IN -.
His topic reminds me of my first acquaint-
ance with him, which began in the campaign
of 1872, when he was young man himself
and the Democratic candidate for lieutenant
governor Of this state. "a voice: "Ha
Har) distinctly recollect how In his youth
ful enthusiasm he vigorously denounced the
extravaganza, the frauds and the corruption
of the Republican party and its leaders.
Q.ong continued aughter) Well do ! re-
member how eloQuently he arraigned them
as false to the best interests of the country
and recreant to the cause Of good govern
ment As read his remarks the other even
ing wondered whether this was the same
orator who now 30 profusely showers his
praises upon the record Of the Republican
party and 50 generously lauds its leaders,
both living and dead "What a change was